NZQA registered unit standard
18096 version 4
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of Maori decision-making processes and
evaluate its implementation in a Māori authority/entity
Level
4
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of Māori decision-making processes and evaluate
its implementation in a Māori authority/Māori entity.
Classification
Whenua > Governance of Māori Authorities
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
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Definitions
A Māori authority is an entity status which is subject to specific legislative
requirements, including special tax rates, accounting and compliance procedures. A
Māori authority may be a trustee of a trust or company. A set criterion governs which
types of organisations are eligible to become a Māori authority. In general this
includes entities that manage or administer assets held in common ownership by
Māori. However, while an organisation may be eligible, there is no mandatory
requirement for them to become a Māori authority.
A Māori entity refers to Ahu Whenua Trusts, Pūtea Trusts, Whānau Trusts, Whenua
Tōpū Trusts, Kaitiaki Trusts, Māori Incorporations, Māori Reservations (e.g.
Marae/Māori committees), Rūnanga, Iwi Authorities, Hapū cluster groups, Hauora
organisations, Māori asset holders, Kura Kaupapa Māori, Kōhanga Reo, Wānanga,
all Māori Non-Government Organisation’s (e.g. Māori Woman’s Welfare League),
New Zealand Māori Council, District Māori Councils, Local Government sector,
Māori/Iwi advisory groups, and community committees with generic kaupapa Māori
(e.g. sports club, church groups, kaumātua groups).
Internal influences refers to constitution, charter, policies, procedures, cultural, social,
economic
External influences refers to government policy, legislative acts, regulations,
economic development
Conflict of interest may include but is not limited to – whānau, hapū, iwi connections;
individuals; groups; management; professional position.
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Relevant legislation includes but is not limited to – Māori Land Court Rules 1994,
Māori Incorporations Constitution Regulations 1994, Māori Reservations Regulations
1994, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Trustee Act 1956, their amendments and
any other relevant Acts.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
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References
Kelly. N.C., Kelly. C., Kelly. G. (2005). Law of Trusts and Trustees 6th Edition.
Wellington, LexisNexis.
Garrow, J.M.E., & Kelly, N.C. (1982). Law of Trusts and Trustees, 5th Edition.
Wellington, Butterworths.
Relevant issues of – Bennion, T. (ed). The Māori Law Review (monthly publication)
Wellington, Bennion Law.
Māori Land Court Booklets available at:
http://www.courts.govt.nz/maorilandcourt/booklets.htm.
Whenua.net and Maoriland.net (2012). Guide to the Governance of Māori Land.
Retrieved from http://www.maoriland.net/PDF/whenua_v1.pdf.
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Resource support listed above is given as a guide only and is not intended to be in
any way prescriptive. It is envisaged that different areas may have their own written
and unwritten repositories of knowledge relevant to this unit standard.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of Maori decision-making processes and evaluate its
implementation in a Māori authority/Māori entity.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Evaluate a Maori decision-making process in terms of its implementation in a
Māori authority/Māori entity.
Range
a Maori decision-making process may include but is not limited to ā iwi, ā hapū, ā whānau, ā whakapapa, ā tikanga;
evidence of three is required.
1.2
Evaluate decisions made in terms of meeting the objectives and legal
responsibilities of the Māori authority/Māori entity.
1.3
Explain Maori decision-making in terms of the influence of external and internal
factors.
Range
1.4
evidence of two internal influences and two external influences is
required.
Explain a Maori decision-making process in terms of the conflict of interest of
trustees.
Range
may include but is not limited to – ā iwi, ā hapū, ā whānau, ā
tikanga;
evidence of one is required.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
Planned review date
18096 version 4
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31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
26 August 2002
31 December 2016
Review
2
27 March 2006
31 December 2016
Review
3
16 April 2010
31 December 2017
Review
4
10 December 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0166
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
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of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact NZQA Māori Qualifications Services mqs@nzqa.govt.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016